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Interested in all things North East England arts and culture. Have also been known to wax lyrical about my beautiful neighbourhood, #DH7 . Views my own.

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Sally Dixon
1 year
So here’s a little glimpse of the view from my office window today. @Beamish_Museum is such a special place but it’s even more magical than ever when it snows. Although I am of course hoping it’s just aesthetically pleasing light snow showers and nothing too disruptive!
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Well… who would have thought…?! Back in the office at @Beamish_Museum and we have snow once again. Not quite as dramatic as last week but still, the white stuff, and in March. Absolutely love the views from my office window - Beamish is such an extraordinary place to work at.
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Sally Dixon
2 years
SO great to see us listed as number one in the @thetimes list of the best open air museums in the UK! A big shout out to our wonderful team of staff and volunteers who make the museum the brilliant experience that it is. @Beamish_Museum @VCDBusiness
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Sally Dixon
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It’s finished! Thanks #DurhamSprayPaints ! Note the addition of the coal tub in the bottom left corner. Ushaw Moor colliery was sunk in 1865, and closed in 1960. Sadly, we knocked most of the colliery infrastructure down, but some still remains if you know where to look. ⁦
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Up in Auden’s Weardale today: Rookhope - a sequestered village hiding among the hills, once noted for having one of the richest lead mines in England. Also pics of Bolt’s Law Incline engine house, built in 1846 by the Weardale Iron Company. Bitterly cold up there! @NorthPennAONB
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We won!!! Congratulations team @Beamish_Museum #NEcharityawards Uniquely North East Award thank you so much to @brewindolphin @jeffreyball @MichelleCDCF and partners for shining a light on the amazing work that happens up here
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Sally Dixon
1 year
It’s all been going off at @Beamish_Museum today! Here’s our brilliant team in action, telling the story of the more militant branch of the suffrage campaign which involved targeting property & infrastructure. Check out the smoking postbox! (No letters were actually harmed!)
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Sally Dixon
2 years
I’m in awe of the cloud formations on this fine summer evening! Starting to sound like a proverbial stuck record (sorry!) but we are wonderfully lucky to have such big skies around here; in no way have we a deficit on the drama front! #DH7 #clouds #lovewhereyoulive
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Sally Dixon
4 years
Absolutely thrilled about this news, which is important not just for @Beamish_Museum but for the wider North East. So much work goes into the bidding process and it’s fantastic to achieve a successful result. This award will help to see us though the challenging months ahead.
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Beamish Museum
4 years
We were thrilled to hear we have received £970,000 as part of the government's £1.57billion #CultureRecoveryFund ! This will help to protect Beamish and allow us to continue to tell the story of everyday life in the North East #HereForCulture @DCMS @hmtreasury @ace_national
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Well the #UKCityofCulture2025 bidding process has really been quite something. We didn’t “win”; but what we did do is maybe even more authentically County Durham/ NE: we cracked on, collaborated, listened, defined our extraordinary new future. Watch this space! @Durham_2025
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Sally Dixon
1 year
A suitably stunning location for my first meeting of the day! @TheBowesMuseum was purpose built to house the art collection of John Bowes and his wife Josephine, and opened in 1892. Fabulous fashion and textiles collection, and strengths around Spanish art, too. @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
1 year
So my @Beamish_Museum snow post went viral a few days ago, and I’ve had the good fortune of acquiring some c. 300 followers (thank you!). As well as work stuff I like to share the everyday delights of my beautiful neighbourhood, #DH7 - here it is, putting its best foot forward!
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Another beautiful morning here at @Beamish_Museum ! Here’s the Sun Inn looking particularly handsome in its red & black livery, flanked by a glorious magnolia just starting to flower. Do pop down to see us if you can - a perfect day for a stroll around the site & an ice cream x
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Sally Dixon
2 years
It’s a great day when you can break up your bus journey home with a little time out to marvel at one of the world’s finest Norman cathedrals. Note the heron fishing in the foreground, to the right. An embarrassment of riches! @ThisisDurham @VCDBusiness #lovewhereyoulive
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Sally Dixon
11 months
A perfect day for a walk and a swim in the Durham Dales. I’ve been exploring footpaths on the Weardale/ Teesdale border, followed by a dip in the reservoir above Bollihope. Let’s just say it wasn’t warm! I did have the joy of having it all to myself, however. @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
11 months
Blast Beach as otherworldly as ever - once one of the most polluted beaches in the North East. Today, it’s something of an unconventional beauty spot. There are visually striking pools water an intense blood red colour, polluted by colliery waste. Holmside brick find a bonus!
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Sally Dixon
7 months
Nacreous clouds providing the backdrop to Christmas Evening in Durham #loveDurham
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Silver for @Beamish_Museum - proud to be shortlisted and part of what makes this corner of the world such an extraordinary place to live, work, visit, and explore and enjoy! @RhiannonhilesDD and I doing some impromptu This is Your Life here, iconic Civic Centre… @NGinitiative
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Someone’s got themselves a handy raft, for fishing! If you keep watching, you’ll definitely spot him… Durham City looking extraordinarily beautiful in this fabulous late afternoon sunshine… @ThisisDurham @durhamcathedral @DCathFriends
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Now who doesn’t love that distinctive aroma of an old skool hardware store?! These guys are there when I need them for all sorts of random stuff. Always end up leaving with more than I came in for! & a branch in Lanchester, too. What’s not to love about #DH7 ?! @soult #shoplocal
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Sally Dixon
2 years
It’s that time of year again! I love the big meeting; it’s at the heart of what makes County Durham distinctive. Party atmosphere in the city - and I spy a DH7 banner in the background here! #Sacriston #DH7 @DurhamMiners
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Morning from beautiful Teesdale! And what a lovely crisp winter morning it is, even a little birdsong to enjoy. @ThisisDurham #CountyDurham @NorthPennAONB
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Stunning sunset this evening in #DH7 - I bet other folk have managed to capture it more effectively than I have here but hey ho! Perfect time to get out for an evening walk I think. #sunset #spring
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Nippy out there and we still have a frosting of snow in here in Durham. So: the UK’s finest cathedral, as seen from Prebends, and then Framwellgate bridge. I love the tawny, buttery yellow colour the towers turn in the late afternoon sun at this time of year @durhamcathedral
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Sally Dixon
2 years
In St Oswald’s churchyard in Durham - an oasis of calm and haven for wildlife in the city. I’m completely in support of the policy of letting the grasses and flowers run riot! An ideal place to take in the distinctive sounds of this beautiful city @durhamcathedral @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
3 years
We won! #MandHAwards Pandemic Pivot Award - large organisations. It’s fantastic to have our work to navigate the jewel in the North East’s crown that is @Beamish_Museum through the pandemic recognised on a national stage @MandHShow @RhiannonhilesDD @culturedurham @juliewilson1
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Sally Dixon
3 years
A lovely little collection of colliery bricks outside a house in Esh Winning. When it comes to all things heritage I’m always drawn to local links and connections... F&L - Ferens & Love - operated the colliery at Ushaw Moor #DH7 #collierybricks #heritage
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Sally Dixon
3 years
Over the past year it’s been so wonderful to see murals inspired by industrial heritage pop up over North West Durham, and now we have our very own here in Ushaw Moor! Nice one #DurhamSprayPaints @ThisisDurham #DH7
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Sally Dixon
3 years
Lovely map of the Durham coalfield in my folks’ house. I was surprised by the inclusion of places north of the Tyne. Coal is nothing if not topical at the moment! #durhamcoalfield @RedhillsDurham #heritage
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Sally Dixon
3 years
Big day in Durham today as we submit our @Durham_2025 bid to #UKCityofCulture2025 We have a fantastic opportunity to really show what culture and creativity can do across a county geography, and make the impact felt across the wider region. Help us here:
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Sally Dixon
3 years
Such great news for Beamish and for the North East! We’re thrilled!
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Beamish Museum
3 years
We’re absolutely thrilled to have been awarded £585,000 from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. This will help our recovery and reopening following the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re hugely grateful for this support #HereForCulture @DCMS @ace_national
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Congratulations to our colleagues at @TheBowesMuseum for securing a Cultural Investment Fund award of almost £1M - such great news for County Durham and the region! @culturedurham @NECulture @DCMS @ace_thenorth
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NEWS🗞️We’re investing nearly £60 million in 70 projects to improve people’s access to culture and creativity, help grow local economies and safeguard collections for the future. All thanks to @DCMS ’ Cultural Investment Fund
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Sally Dixon
8 months
A snowy meander (ok… well more like a 5 mph route march!) around my beautiful neighbourhood this afternoon. For me, the backstreets have always been as rich in visual interest as the surrounding Deerness Valley countryside. #DH7 #lovewhereyoulive
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Durham putting its very best picture postcard foot forward in this fabulous sunshine… enjoying a very quick spin around the riverbanks en route to my next meeting. Love this place! @durhamcathedral @ThisisDurham @Durham_2025
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Some winter sunshine just before the rain kicked in! A lovely walk along the Weardale Way from Page Bank in a westerly direction. Great spot for wildlife. Also found a Bolckows colliery brick - apparently the company was a driving force in the growth of Middlesbrough in C19th.
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Sally Dixon
11 months
Morning! For a walking route to a meeting, this has got to be right up there. Durham riverbanks putting their very best foot forward on this fine day. Plus a little shot the brutalist gem that is Kingsgate Bridge. @ThisisDurham #prettycity
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Sally Dixon
1 year
So many things that make me proud about Durham - city & county - but right up there for me is our history of social reform & collective action, embodied by @RedhillsDurham and the Miners’ Gala, now in its 137th year. Fantastic atmosphere in the city today. Plus some #DH7 vibes!
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Sally Dixon
1 year
At @tourismAwardsNE in the stunning setting of @NewcastleCC Civic Centre - fingers crossed for team @Beamish_Museum we’re shortlisted for Large Visitor Attraction #NEETA2023 . Well done @NGinitiative colleagues for organising!
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Sally Dixon
2 years
‘Would look good wearing a bin bag’ is what my mother used to say to me, quite a few moons ago. I’m not sure whether that’s still the case now (!!), but it certainly applies to the looker that is Durham City! #prettycity @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Celebrating County Durham being shortlisted through the medium of a biscuit! At the @biscuit_factory for @Durham_Business #ExecLunch @Durham_2025 @culturedurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
How nice to ditch the car and get the bus to my @Durham_2025 meeting this afternoon. You always notice more on the bus and on foot! Here’s a view from the allotments at Briardene over to @durhamcathedral - so peaceful and tranquil in our beautiful little city today @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Nipping home to take some calls from #DH7 after a really productive session in the office this morning, and couldn’t resist snapping this - one of my favourite views. Spring is coming; I can feel it! Bring it on x #DH7 #lovewhereyoulive #LangleyPark
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Ushaw so stunning right now, with the rhododendrons in full swing. I’m incredibly lucky to have this tranquil place on my doorstep. Absolutely worth a visit if you can… #DH7 @ushawdurham @ThisisDurham @culturedurham @Durham_2025
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Got myself a red one! Hardly any miles on the clock on a 10 plate; just run in. SO thrilled! Ha x #FiatPanda
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Sally Dixon
3 years
View from the top of the fell north of Wolsingham. The sun has gone in but it’s no less spectacular! Auden was inspired by the desolate, post-industrial beauty of the Durham Dales and it’s easy to see why. “No other spot," he wrote, "brings me sweeter memories." @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Congratulations to the lovely folk at @SundCulture @FireStationSun for #BestMuseumorCulturalVenue award! Had the pleasure of seeing @PJHarveyUK here recently and the attention to detail was absolutely second to none: a truly deserving winner! #NECultureAwards @TheJournalNews
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Couldn’t resist I’m afraid… One of my favourite Ushaw Moor noir vistas. Looking extra specially atmospheric, somehow, at c. 7pm on the second day of spring. #DH7
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Sally Dixon
2 years
SO good to finally be here for the North East Culture Awards at @durhamcathedral - @Beamish_Museum is shortlisted for #BestMuseum #BestCulturalVenue award - fingers crossed - good luck to us and to all of the finalists! #TeamNE
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Sally Dixon
1 year
A big thanks to all of our loyal visitors for making us the most visited attraction in the region last year. We welcomed a phenomenal 773,814 of you! @Beamish_Museum
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Beamish Museum
1 year
Beamish was the most visited attraction in the North East last year, according to a report of @alva_uk members. We welcomed 773,814 visitors in 2022, up 30%, showed the figures released during  #EnglishTourismWeek23 Read more at -
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Obviously I’m horribly biased…but County Durham is such an extraordinary place, and it’s been a privilege to work with these guys to explore how we can put culture at the heart of our bright new future here @alisoncj @hellotony @culturedurham @Durham_2025 @durhamadampince
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Sally Dixon
2 years
This very obliging cow said hi and posed for a photo! I’m in the grounds of Croxdale Hall - some fabulous walking around here. The network of footpaths takes in beautiful native woodland, Capability Brown-style landscapes and listed buildings. Atmospheric today. @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
En route to the @culturedurham meeting at Spennymoor and I’ve stopped at Croxdale for a restorative blast of fresh air on this glorious autumn day. The stretch of the River Wear upstream from Durham City is so often overlooked yet offers up such understated beauty @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
3 years
A perfect day to take in the rugged, alien beauty of Blast Beach. The name derives from the first industry here - blast furnaces producing iron from Seaham coal, lime from nearby kilns & ironstone from Cleveland. Amongst my favourite places! @DurhamCoast @tynetotees @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
6 months
Still reflecting on the panel discussion at @durham_uni yesterday. Message loud and clear: culture-led regeneration is our biggest opportunity to make a step change in the North East. #devolution @ProfKatyShaw @nickmalyan @RedhillsDurham @CultureCounty @DurhamCouncil @NECulture
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Beautiful up at Tunstall reservoir today. Weardale is one of my favourite County Durham haunts… beyond DH7, of course! @ThisisDurham @NorthumbrianH2O
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Sally Dixon
1 year
So to @durhamcathedral to check out Tunnel of Light by @mickfusion , a collaboration with local school children. A thoughtful piece, it celebrates the tradition of storytelling through stained glass, & shows images of contemporary life in the county on disc-shaped miners’ tokens.
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Morning! Don’t make ‘em like that any more… I always enjoy stumbling upon relics of our coalfield heritage, particularly when in their original context. #fingerpostfriday #morningwalk @arlsbit
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Sally Dixon
7 months
It’s been all go in #DH7 today and our very own River Deerness has gone full torrent! I can’t wait to see what’s thrown up to explore, to enjoy and delight upon, once we’re out the other side. Never a dull moment round here. Thank goodness the roofers have been! #lovewhereyoulive
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Sally Dixon
4 months
A fabulous spin along the NE coast today, checking out art & places south of the Tyne. Public art seems to have fallen out of fashion over the past decade, but the Juan Munoz piece in South Shields, originally commissioned in the 1990s, has charismatically stood the test of time
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Back at @ushawdurham for away day #2 & the team have kindly given us a sneak peek of the stunning forthcoming exhibition of railway posters. Here’s perhaps the most iconic train view in the country, dear old Durham City, looking suitably dramatic. Kenneth Steel, 1950 @Durham_2025
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Working from the office this afternoon. Town street looking magical in the sunshine; although we much prefer it when it’s packed with our lovely visitors immersing themselves in NE heritage! (Closed midweek up to half term in case you were wondering!) @Beamish_Museum @Durham_2025
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Sally Dixon
2 years
So it’s Capricorn season and my birthday today & I’ve got some absolutely gorgeous cards! Thank you @RhiannonhilesDD @JagpalG @jenniferdixon22 much appreciated. And super session interviewing prospective trustees for @Beamish_Museum - it can be fun going to work on your birthday!
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Been up since 5am working on my Arts Council bid… so I thought it was high time I treated myself with a wild swim, now the thing is submitted! I love this county so much; such riches on our doorstep. It’s blustery and fabulous up here today in Weardale @Durham_2025 @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Perfect evening for a stroll up the hill to @ushawdurham in my Guess Who outfit! We’re blessed with big, expansive skies and dramatic views round here. Oh and Ushaw gardens looking tip top right now, too - recommend a visit #DH7 @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Wow - @durhamcathedral looking as stunning as ever in this bright, crisp winter weather. And I’m very much of the view that this IS the best train view out there! Looking forward supporting the @NEEChamber annual dinner with team @Beamish_Museum @NEEChamberJohn @NEEChamberTom
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Few train views in the UK trump the #Durham viaduct. Stunning as always Looking forward to representing @Beamish_Museum at @durhamcathedral on Thursday for the North East England Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Next stop, London with @TheHALOTrust @northumbriana @Sally__D
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Sally Dixon
2 years
My lovely friend Emma has just launched @CollectedDurham - a mobile bookshop. Emma’s put such a thoughtful collection of books together. Her recommendation for me was Saltwater by Jessica Andrews, a Sunderland lass, no less! Do pop down and see emma in Durham @NewWritingNorth
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Lovely evening in @StChadsDurham gardens for a @Durham_2025 thank you event. The star of the show was this delightful clapboard chapel! Particularly enjoyed the drift of lavender leading up to the door, & the pared down simplicity. Durham never fails to delight! @RhiannonhilesDD
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Hola from Ibiza x #holidays
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Blue sky emerging and a fantastic crowd here! Fingers crossed for @Durham_2025 ! @ @DCMS @OneShow @nickmalyan @alisoncj @jessj_hunt
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Sally Dixon
2 years
I’ve been taking in what was Whorlton Lido. Still can’t quite comprehend how I never made here, when it was in full swing. Basically, this was a popular lido/ recreation area on the River Tees with miniature railway, a children's corner, 9 hole putting green & refreshments kiosk
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Sally Dixon
3 years
Washington Services footbridge - a 1970s vision of the future. Spanning five carriageways, this was the longest footbridge in the UK when it opened. The northbound side had an escalator taking people up into the "futuristic & robotic" southbound facilities. This is it today #A1
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Sally Dixon
1 year
Spotted: Newburn colliery bricks on my lunchtime walk in Beamish Burn Woods. Newburn has such a rich history and was transformed during the Industrial Revolution. The output of Spencer’s Steelworks was such that it led to the area being known colloquially as ‘New Sheffield’.
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Such a pleasure to welcome the #UKCityofCulture judges to a slice of deep Durham - pie n peas at New Durham & District WMC. Big thanks to business supporters who were able to join - the lovely @alisongittins @Durham_Business and @urbanjandale in these pics @Durham_2025 @DCMS
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Fantastic to be at North East Tourism Awards @Beamish_Museum is shortlisted for two awards - fingers crossed! Shout out for @Durham_2025 - would be so transformational for the North East! #NEETA22 @NGinitiative @VCDBusiness
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Sally Dixon
4 years
We’ve just launched our first ever public appeal to help us cover Covid losses, which are significant, particularly as a self reliant museum. It’s been a difficult time for everyone, but if you love @Beamish_Museum and are in a position to help we’d be hugely grateful! Thanks!
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Redhills as photogenic as ever in this lovely autumn sunshine. @RedhillsDurham @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
FINALLY made it down to indie bookshop @CollectedDurham today! Huge congratulations to Emma for creating such a warm & welcoming space, and of course on your exquisitely curated selection. So great to see Durham on the up - who wouldn’t enjoy this view; stock up on good reads?!
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Sally Dixon
10 months
Wow - what a day out there! Not in the mood for cooking so headed over to the lovely folk at #KororoDurham for a Katsu curry. River Wear in full, dramatic flow. And looks like the @lumieredurham install has begun - I spy the Edmund Francis anglepoise (7X). Not long to go now!
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Congratulations to team @RedhillsDurham for the extraordinary arts experience that happened in this very space with @LYRband - part of @DurhamBRASS (which I had the privilege to programme ages ago!) A deserving winner! @TheJournalNews #NECultureAwards #PerformanceoftheYear
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Sally Dixon
2 years
A carpet of Butterbur in the Deerness Valley. The flower spikes always get going before the leaves and look tastefully architectural right now. It is however all about to go prehistoric when the 1m wide leaves make their annual appearance! #DH7 #spring #lovewhereyoulive
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2 years
Big day for North East - £1.4bn over the next 30 years, & the formation of NE Mayoral Combined Authority. Will be interesting to see what opportunities this brings for culture, given the social, economic & quality of place and life benefits we deliver @NECulture @culturedurham
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2 years
Today, we’ve agreed a historic £1.4bn devolution deal for the North East. A new elected mayor will have more power to address local issues including: ✔️transport ✔️skills ✔️infrastructure
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Sally Dixon
2 years
So in Newcastle for the @TheForgeUK board belated Christmas lunch & taking the opportunity to enjoy the art nouveau, red brick splendour of Milburn House. It was funded by the Milburn family, who made their money from coal & shipping, & cost £130k! Also had a cheeky peep inside.
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Sally Dixon
5 months
County Hall, Durham is much maligned but I’ve always been rather fond of its 60s brutalist aesthetic. Here’s a few quirky details that are easy to miss - the mosaic mural, with the Dun Cow in tiles - & a Durham montage in sandstone at the rear of the building. An absolute treat!
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Sally Dixon
2 years
A little blast of architectural delight from the Bailey in Durham City. I’m loving the simplicity and elegance that you see here… and particularly the jaunty quirk of number two. Just how exactly did that come about?! Ha - love this place so much @ThisisDurham @VCDBusiness
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Browney Valley and Baxter Wood this morning - like most of DH7, a place of great but subtle, understated beauty. And a pony came over to say hi! A lovely day to be out and about #DH7 #lovewhereyoulive
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Glorious day, and in the office so my lunchtime walk had to be around @Beamish_Museum site. We’ve felled some trees near the entrance, opening up this wonderfully evocative vista which would have been a common sight right across the North East. Plus bonus #DH7 colliery bricks!
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Sally Dixon
3 years
Wonderful news today which will help @Beamish_Museum to play a key role in the recovery of the tourism industry in the #NorthEast - thanks @HeritageFundUK @DCMS - new 1950s exhibits will be opening this year, and lots more to come! #HereForCulture @NECulture
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The National Lottery Heritage Fund North
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Sally Dixon
25 days
From the lovely folk at @StCuthsHospice who are our brilliant Charity Partner for this year’s @durhamfringe … and also the Harrods of the North, in terms of their wonderful charity shop output! We’re absolutely thrilled to be working with them. @CultureCounty @culturedurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Excitement is building and the inflatable is in (the Edwardian!) town! We’re looking to hosting the @OneShow watch along party for the #UKCityofCulture2025 result! Fingers crossed for County Durham @Durham_2025 @Beamish_Museum @DCMS @culturedurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
View from Prebends Bridge in Durham City this afternoon. Note the leaves starting to turn. The eagle eyed might also spot the Prince Bishop River Cruiser starting to emerge round the bend. A perfect afternoon for a stroll around this pretty city @ThisisDurham
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Sally Dixon
4 months
Lunchtime walk… such a treat to have some much needed sunshine. And April showers too, so we’ve had rainbows over here in #DH7 . Happy Easter! #lunchtimewalk #bankholiday
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Sally Dixon
6 months
A misty morning in #DH7 - a perfect context in which to explore and enjoy Ragpath Woods, to the south of the River Deerness, between Broadgate Farm and Esh Winning. #lovewhereyoulive #DH7 #morningwalk
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Sally Dixon
6 months
One of the few upsides to inclement weather including light drizzle in the North East of England is that Durham city always looks beautifully atmospheric. As ever, (and I would say this!) always worth getting out to experience and enjoy. @ThisisDurham @VCDBusiness @culturedurham
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Sally Dixon
1 year
A rare afternoon off. Where better to spend it than the Pit House ridge, above New Brancepeth & along the south bank (yes - we have one, too!) of the Deerness Valley. Fabulous panoramic views from up here - 360 if you walk far enough. This is the best my iPhone could muster #DH7
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Sally Dixon
8 months
River Wear in full, dramatic flow today! The resident geese have had to take up refuge at the other side of the river, opposite @RadissonBlu . Lovely, fresh day to enjoy our pretty city! @ThisisDurham #lovedurham @CultureCounty @culturedurham
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Oh well hello there Teesdale…Looking as dramatic as the weather conditions served up to us all today! Two County Durham dales in one week ain’t bad… In fact a perfect end to a fantastic week - loving life! @ThisisDurham @NorthPennAONB @jillrcole
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Sally Dixon
3 years
I’m the @Beamish_Museum rep on the @culturedurham partnership & proud to be leading on business engagement for @Durham_2025 Big thanks to @GrahamRobb at @Recognition1st for inviting me & my counterpart at @bradford2025 @msc4201 to talk all things CofC @NEEChamber @Durham_Business
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Sally Dixon
3 years
Tonight’s 70s film viewing is Executive Action starring Burt Lancaster. It’s got off to a lugubriously slow start but all is forgiven as I salivate over Burt’s rather snazzy Mercedes… set against what looks curiously like a US version of a @GrimArtGroup backdrop!
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Sally Dixon
2 years
Yes we’re shrouded in mist here at @Beamish_Museum today, but it does make for an atmospheric, festive look now our Christmas decs are up! Open Wednesday to Sunday at the moment; do pop down and see us @ThisisDurham @culturedurham
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